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Last year saw an increase in the frequency of data breaches and this trend is unlikely to disappear in 2018. We previously reported on the importance of cybersecurity in the M&A due diligence process. Conducting due diligence of a target’s cybersecurity procedures has become even more crucial in light of Canada’s new notification requirements. These … Continue reading

Crosbie & Company’s quarterly Canadian M&A Report has indicated an overall decline in activity for the first quarter of 2015, with total deal volume down 7% and total value down 46% from the previous quarter. Deal size Accounting for the decrease in deal value is the fact that the majority of transactions this quarter took place … Continue reading

In recent years past, global technology M&A experienced slow first quarters. But not this year – the first quarter of 2015 set new post-dotcom-bubble records for quarterly value and volume according to EY’s report on Global technology M&A. Overall, there were 981 technology deals with an aggregate value of US $77.1 billion – a higher … Continue reading

Due diligence is a fundamental stage in every M&A transaction and lays the foundation on which a deal is built. However, with so much material to review, companies sometimes don’t pay enough attention to information technology (IT). Not only is this risky from a legal perspective, but it can also negatively impact business success. According … Continue reading

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